Gunnar Henderson Opening Day status tightens

by Bruno Mulé | Orioles Correspondent | Thu, Mar 20th 3:53pm EDT

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Thursday that Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is short on time for Opening Day readiness, per team updates, with hope fading for March 27 in Toronto. (Jacob Calvin Meyer)

Brandon Hyde said Gunnar Henderson is “running out of time” to be ready for opening day.

Hyde is still “hopeful,” but there are only a few exhibition games remaining before opening day Thursday.
— Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) March 20, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Henderson’s intercostal issue leaves his March 27 start in Toronto in doubt Thursday, per Hyde, needing game action soon or facing an IL stint. Jackson Holliday, Ramon Urías, and Jordan Westburg could shift if he’s out. Fantasy managers in all leagues should roster him, banking on his elite bat for the Orioles’ 2025 lineup if cleared, or bracing for a brief delay.

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